18-Day Normandy to Krakow Tour

Introduction

Beyond Band of Brothers + Central Europe Remembrance Combined Tour

This combined tour provides an excellent opportunity for passengers to witness farther reaches of the war as the Beyond Band of Brothers Tour overlaps seamlessly with the Central Europe Remembrance Tour to form an 18-day journey. Starting in Paris and running to Krakow, the tour traces the Allied advance in Western Europe and continues the journey eastward to commemorate the Holocaust in Central Europe. This tour visits the sites designed to carry out the Nazis’ Final Solution and increases understanding of the people and mechanisms behind the camp system. The historic cities of Central Europe give insight into the life of the European Jewry before and during the war.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Passengers are greeted at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris and transferred by coach to Normandy. In the evening there is an introduction to the tour and a chance for the passengers to introduce themselves over a welcome drink.

Day 2

We begin the day with a visit to Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. The day continues with a trip to Pointe du Hoc, where Rudder’s Rangers ascended the steep cliffs to take out the long-range artillery firing on the landing beaches.

Day 3

We spend the day exploring Utah Beach. We stop at the monument near Brecourt Manor, site of Easy Company’s famous assault on a German artillery position. The afternoon features visits to Utah Beach itself and Sainte-Mere-Eglise. The day ends with a visit to Dead Man’s Corner Museum in St-Come-du-Mont with an opportunity to buy authentic and replica WWII items.

Day 4

The day begins with a trip to Longues-sur-Mer, the only German battery in Normandy with the guns still in place. We then travel to the town of Arromanches-les-Bains where we visit the Circular Cinema and Gold Beach with its remnant Mulberry Harbor. In the afternoon we stop at Juno and Sword beaches and we cross Pegasus Bridge.

Day 5

After breakfast in Normandy we travel to Belgium in our state-of-the-art motor coach with regular stops along the way.

Day 6

In the morning we tour the sites of the Battle of the Bulge. We stop at the Mardasson Monument, which pays tribute to the Allied resolve during this critical period. The foxholes of Bois Jacques highlight the morning itinerary. After lunch we visit the Bastogne War Museum.

Day 7

We spend the day exploring the northern arc of the Bulge. We travel to Malmedy, La Gleize and Stavelot, where we follow the advance and demise of Colonel Jochen Peiper’s Kampfgruppe and pay witness to the atrocities committed by SS troops.

Day 8

We pay a visit to the Luxembourg American Cemetery, the final resting place of many 101st paratroopers as well as General George S. Patton, on our way to the city of Munich.

Day 9

In the morning we visit the infamous Dachau camp, which features a full-scale museum detailing Nazi atrocities. In the afternoon a local guide leads us on a Third Reich Tour of Munich.

Day 10

The day involves a trip to Berchtesgaden, site of Hitler’s Bavarian retreat and the Eagle’s Nest. We start with a scenic drive up to the Eagle’s Nest itself. We then pay a visit to Dokumentation Obersalzberg, an exhibit set atop the bunker complex that was to serve as the Nazis’ last stand.

Day 11

In the morning we leave Munich for Austria and have lunch on the road. In the afternoon we visit the Mauthausen memorial at the site of the former Nazi concentration camp. We spend the night in Vienna.

Day 12

The day begins with a walking tour of Vienna in the footsteps of the Habsburgs. After lunch we visit one of the three flak towers of Vienna and walk along the Mariahilfer Strasse to get a taste of downtown Vienna.

Day 13

We travel through the Austrian and Hungarian countryside to the beautiful city of Budapest, capital of Hungary and the heart of Central Europe. We visit the castle district in the afternoon and then we make our way up Gellert Hill to the city’s Citadel for a beautiful view of Budapest by night.

Day 14

We start the day with a walking tour of the Jewish district, including a visit to the Dohany Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe and second largest in the world. We spend the afternoon exploring the rich cultural sights of the city and taking a river cruise on the Danube.

Day 15

The day features travel to Krakow, one of Poland’s most historic and scenic towns. The journey takes us through the majestic Tatra Mountains of Slovakia. The evening is free to explore the city or rest up for the next day’s busy schedule.

Day 16

We travel to the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. Birkenau, Auschwitz’s notorious extermination camp, accounted for the death of more than a million Jews, Roma, POWs and political opponents from across Europe, and stands as a testament to the greatest atrocity of the 20th Century. The day’s events include a visit to Auschwitz I and its piles of personal possessions stripped from the camp’s prisoners, followed by a trip to Birkenau itself.

Day 17

We start the day with a walking tour of the Jewish ghetto and the castle district. After taking in Krakow’s historic sites and seeing where Schindler’s List was filmed, we visit Schindler’s actual factory and the museum that is now adjoined to it.

Day 18

After saying goodbye, our guests are brought to John Paul II International Airport Krakow for their return flights.

Tour reviews

Total Score

9.3

Excellent

Customer service:

9.7

Hotel:

8.8

Meals:

8.9

Sights:

9.3

Guide:

9.3

Transportation:

9.6

Procom overall:

9.8

9.7

Excellent

18-day Normandy to Krakow

The attention to detail is superb. The dedication and enthusiasm of the guides is awesome. Everything was about as perfect as it could be. THANKS

Dr. Marybeth Ezaki

Irving, Texas

9.5

Excellent

18-day Normandy to Krakow

Outstanding tour & people!! Excellent sights and tours. Great accommodations, everything went so smoothly. The pre trip prep was awesome. I felt safe.
I would have liked a couple of hours free time every few days for personal sight seeing in the towns. The trip is fast paced & tiring sometimes.
Overall it was the most amazing trip!!!! I would love to travel with you again.

Ms. Ann Marantette

Portage, Michigan

9

Excellent

8-day Battle of Britain

Just the right balance. Love the fact that you can access everything via MY TRIP on the website. If you get stuck or have a question there is always someone to talk to via chatting or by phone.I love the fact that even with expansion they still have a small company feel. I always am treated as a friend when I call the office, not just a customer. I am never pressured with "What tour can I book for you today?"

Mr. William S. Rafaill

Albion, Michigan

9.1

Excellent

11-day Third Reich

I think for the history buff there is simply no better tour company

Mr. John Vlasic

Rancho Cucamonga, California

9.2

Excellent

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers

The tour met all of my expectations. There was never a time when we did not know what was expected of us as a tour group. The tour description was accurate and I knew what to expect. We covered a lot of ground!

Ms. Nancy Erikson

Liberty Lake, Washington

10

Excellent

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers

General impressions is summed up with WOW. Great tour I would and will recommend to all my friends. I really think that Procom is a very organized company and pays attention to details. I assume it's from reading the surveys and fixing as many of the complaints as you can. No fixing here I think you found the right people and tours.

Mr. Dale Haag

Kingwood, Texas

10

Excellent

5-day Normandy Invasion

I liked the way the itineraries were organized and the meals were a sampling of French cuisine in different venues

Ms. Kate Mentlik

Grapevine, Texas

9.3

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

This company was wonderful to work with. From the office paperwork to the on tour guide and bus driver, they were always available and helpful.

Ms. Taryce Malnaa

Minot, North Dakota

9.5

Excellent

25-day London to Berlin

No hesitation about giving a five star rating. I wasn't aware of one problem during the trip. Everything went off like clock-work. The tour team was at the top of their game

Mr. Leslie Demme

Seattle, Washington

9.5

Excellent

11-day Third Reich

This was my first tour and I am extremely satisfied with the entire company. Debra Watkins was very helpful in helping me get pre days in Munich and extra days in Berlin. The My trip website is very easy to use. Contacting Procom was easy from the beginning to the end. I will highly recommend Procom to all my friends. Thank you for a very educational and smooth running tour.

Ms. Julie Santamaria

Chandler, Arizona

9.7

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

This tour was incredible. It was, literally, a Bucket List tour for me. I would love to go on another tour from this company. I recommend this tour because being physically in the places where so much history was made is something everyone should get to do.

Ms. Michelle Pelayo

Tulare, California

9.7

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

It was a great time with a great tour group of people, what we called our own Band of Brothers. The tour is filled with activity and sites, you covered so much in 8 days it was well worth the money. It was both physical and emotional challenging, but I would recommend it to everyone as I have since I got back. Congratulations on your tours and well run service.

Mr. William Fecht

North Ridgeville, Ohio

9.9

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

Procom did an excellent job providing information and making it easy to submit information through the "My Trip" website. It was simple and comprehensive.

Mr. John Brossack

Spring, Texas

9.6

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

I loved it. Very well-organized, professional, friendly service. I want to go on several more tours with Beyond Band of Brothers and have been singing praises of it to my friends and family. I would recommend it because it provides peace of mind in terms of scheduling/booking, it's intellectually engaging and culturally enriching, and they pick amazing tour guides and tour managers and drivers.

Ms. Sophia Lee

Los Angeles, California

9.8

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

The tour enables you to visit far more places than you could on your own, with easy access. The expert guides are a goldmine of interesting information.

Mr. Edward Bloor

Winter Garden, Florida

9.5

Excellent

9-day American Civil War Tour - A Nation Tested

I liked the variety of things I learned from each guide. Some spoke about strategy, others explained political changes before and during the war, some guides talked about the everyday life of the soldier and civilian, and I also learned about advancements in battle technology. The museum bookstores had a wide variety of books. You do not need to be a Civil War scholar to take this trip.

Ms. Donna Potruch

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

9.5

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

I would definitely recommend the tour and the company to others. We were thrilled with our experience.

Ms. Sheila Betit

Cross Junction , Virginia

9

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

Having recently returned from the 9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget tour, the only words that I can say would be; Fabulous, awe inspiring, worth every penny, instructional and downright fun! All of our guides were first class including the tour director. Days were packed full of historical visits with just the right amount of free time. I will, and have recommended this tour, along with all Procom Beyond Band of Brothers programs to my friends.
Douglas Clark
Archbold Ohio

Mr. Douglas Clark

Archbold , Ohio

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